MONROVIA – The House Joint Committee on Concessions Compliance acknowledges receipt of a formal excuse from ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), which had been scheduled to appear before the Committee on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
In its communication to the Committee, AML cited the complexity and volume of documentation requested as the basis for its inability to appear on the scheduled date. The Committee has accepted the companyโs request and approved a field assessment visit to AMLโs operational site in Yekepa, Nimba County, as a precursor to a public hearing.
Co-chair of the Joint Committee, Hon. Jeremiah Sokan, emphasized that the Committee remains firmly committed to its constitutional oversight responsibilities, ensuring that the Liberian people derive maximum benefit from the nationโs natural resources.
โThe Committee acknowledges AMLโs excuse and has agreed to proceed with an on-site assessment of its operations. This visit will provide critical insights and inform the next phase of our review,โ Rep. Sokan said.
He further noted that following the field visit, the Committee will officially communicate with the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee (IMCC) to coordinate the upcoming public hearing.
Sokan also warned that while the Committee has accepted AMLโs excuse in good faith, it will not hesitate to take appropriate actions in accordance with its oversight mandate should there be any attempt to delay or obstruct the review process.
โThe interest of the Liberian people comes first. The natural resources of our country must work for its citizens,โ he stressed.
The Committeeโs visit to Yekepa is expected to be conducted shortly, with specific dates to be announced.
Meanwhile Following an excuse from Bea Mountain Mining Company, the House Joint Committee has rescheduled their appearance for July 28, 2025 for the public hearing.
BMMC is appearing before the committee to address serious allegations regarding the Company’s failure to remit its required contributions to the National Road Fund, alongside reported mining and environmental violations in Grand Cape Mount County.
